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The Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska has an immediate opening for a full time Day Care/Early Learning Center Director. The Center Director is responsible for the overall management, daily operations, licensing compliance, staff supervision, and quality of care at the Sac & Fox Nation Early Learning Center. The Center Director ensures the center operates in alignment with Sac & Fox Nation policies and procedures, applicable Kansas child care licensing requirements, Tribal requirements, federal program standards, and any applicable accreditation or quality standards. The Center Director provides leadership to teaching, support, administrative, and food service staff; supports a safe, nurturing, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children; maintains positive relationships with families; and ensures effective communication between the center, Tribal Council, families, staff, and community partners. This position involves the startup of a new Day Care Center with initial tasks to include recruiting/enrollment, being the lead on hiring other Center staff. The Center Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises assigned Day Care/Early Learning Center staff. Salary: Contingent upon Education & Experience.
Tentative work schedule being considered: For the first 3 months (November, December, January) - during the hiring/ramp-up period) working four tens = Monday -Thursday - 7:30 to 5:30 in Reserve, Kansas. When a full complement of staffing has been trained, then shifting to working 4 ten hour days via a partnered schedule, teamed with a Family Engagement/Assistant Director/ Administrative Assistant working 4 tens, (with one covering Monday and one covering Friday).
Qualification’s: Education/Certifications:
1. Must meet Kansas child care center program director qualifications based on the center’s licensed capacity and applicable Tribal licensing requirements.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field preferred. An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with qualifying experience may be considered if the applicant meets Kansas program director requirements.
3. Must be willing to complete additional education, professional development, and training in early childhood education, child care administration, supervision, and program management.
4. Must complete all required orientation, health and safety, and annual training hours required by Sac & Fox Nation policy, and applicable program standards.
5. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification as required.
6. Must meet health requirements, including current TB testing or health documentation as required by licensing or program policy.
7. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
8. Must successfully complete all required background checks, fingerprinting, drug testing, and child abuse/neglect registry checks in accordance with federal, state, Tribal, and program requirements. Comprehensive background checks are required for individuals working or regularly volunteering in licensed child care facilities.
Qualification’s: Experience:
1. Experience working in an early childhood setting required.
2. Experience supervising staff, managing program operations, and supporting compliance preferred.
3. Experience with infant and toddler programming preferred.
4. Experience managing budgets, purchasing, records, staffing schedules, family communication, or child care administration preferred.
5. Experience working with Tribal communities, Native families, or culturally responsive programming preferred.
Native American preference applies. Application form and more complete job description is available at Sac and Fox Administrative Office, 305 North Main Street, Reserve, KS 66434 or requested via phone at (785)742-7471 Ext 2500 or via email tammy.epple@sacandfoxks.com . Submit application form, cover letter, and resume at postal address listed above, or email to employment@sacandfoxks.com no later than 2 PM Thursday 10-15-2026.